Phelan Elementary vs Wrightwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phelan Elementary
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
743 students
Wrightwood Elementary
Wrightwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Phelan Elementary Phelan, California | Wrightwood Elementary Wrightwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4472 of 5,693 | #1792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45314 of 50,301 | #23878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 743 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Phelan | Wrightwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wrightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 19.3).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 85.1%).
- •Phelan Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phelan Elementary better than Wrightwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wrightwood Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Phelan Elementary and Wrightwood Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Wrightwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phelan Elementary: 743. Wrightwood Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phelan Elementary and Wrightwood Elementary rank in California?
Phelan Elementary is 4472nd of 5,693 and Wrightwood Elementary is 1792nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).